How to watch 2025 England vs India Test series

Jonathan Victoria • 10 Jul 2025 Guides

A testing series for Stokes and his boys…

England’s latest preparations for the Ashes later this year sees them come up against a familiar foe in the form of India, inviting them for a tour of our nation in a five-Test series.

There may not be any silverware on offer but it is certainly a matchup neither side ever likes to come away on the losing end from.

With two matches already down and the sides tied at one apiece, the remainder of the series is sure to bring some sparks. Find out how to watch the latest England vs India Test series here.

How to watch England vs India Test series

The 2025 England vs India Test series is being broadcast live in the UK exclusively on Sky Sports. Cricket fans can watch every ball of the five-match series on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with daily coverage starting at 10:00 or 10:15 AM BST, depending on the day. 

For those preferring to stream, the action is available via the Sky Go app or the Sky Sports app, both of which can be found on numerous devices, such as mobile, laptop and games consoles.

If you’re not already a Sky customer, you can take advantage of one of the many Sky package deals, many of which bundle together TV and broadband to get you fully hooked up throughout your home. You can also customise your package to add whatever other inclusions you want, with a range of add-ons available to choose from.

For existing Sky TV customers without Sky Sports, you can simply add it to your current package via the add-ons. 

Even non Sky customers can gain access to Sky Sports. NOW offers the Sports Membership on three different payment plans so you can gain access to all Sky Sports channels.

As for Virgin Media or BT customers, they too will have either pre-made packages with Sky Sports included or will have an optional add-on to choose (both will provide you with a NOW Sports Membership that is attached to your package, making monthly payments a lot easier).

Cricket on Sky Sports

Sky Sports offers a comprehensive cricket lineup beyond this marquee series. Viewers can enjoy live coverage of domestic competitions like the T20 Blast and The Hundred, as well as international and overseas tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup and the Indian Premier League. 

Additionally, Sky Sports provides in-depth analysis, expert commentary, and exclusive interviews, making it a premier destination for cricket enthusiasts.

History of England vs India

Early encounters and English dominance (1932–1971)

The first Test match between England and India took place at Lord’s in June 1932, marking India’s debut in Test cricket. England, a far more experienced side at the time, won comfortably. 

For the next few decades, England continued to dominate the rivalry, regularly winning home and away. India struggled on foreign pitches, and their first-ever Test series win against England didn’t come until 1971, under the leadership of Ajit Wadekar and the brilliance of a young Sunil Gavaskar. That tour was historic, particularly the win at The Oval, which marked a turning point for Indian cricket.

Growing rivalry and Indian emergence (1970s–1990s)

The 1970s and 1980s saw a more balanced contest, with India winning more regularly at home thanks to their legendary spin attack. England maintained their strength on home soil, leading to a pattern where home teams largely dictated outcomes. 

Notable moments include India’s 1986 series win in England, powered by Dilip Vengsarkar and Kapil Dev, and England’s return to dominance in the early 1990s with players like Graham Gooch and Ian Botham.

Modern era and fierce competition (2000s–Present)

Since the 2000s, the rivalry has become one of the most competitive and high-profile in world cricket. England’s 2007 tour of India was their last win there until recently, while India pulled off a stunning 2–1 comeback victory in England in 2007, their first there in 21 years. The 2010s saw see-saw battles, with dominant home wins on spinning pitches and occasional overseas triumphs.

In 2021, India took a 2–1 lead in a five-match series in England, but the final Test was delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19. That final Test at Edgbaston ended in an England victory, drawing the series 2–2. The emergence of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullums’ “Bazball” and India’s formidable pace attack have added a new, aggressive edge to the rivalry.

England vs India Test 2025: Results so far

We’re two matches in to the five-match series with the third getting underway today, Thursday 10th July. 

At the time of writing, the series is tied 1-1, with England taking victory in the first match while India got revenge in a major win during the second.

1st Test

The opening Test at Headingley in Leeds was a solid victory for England, showcasing their talents that are still on offer on their day.

India, under the new captaincy of Shubman Gill, had posted an impressive total of 471 in the first innings, asking a fair bit of England to catch to keep it close heading into the second innings. Thankfully for the hosts, Ollie Pope (106 from 137) and Harry Brook (99 from 112) were up for it and pushed to end the innings on 465, just six off of India’s total.

In the second, despite mega showings from Rishabh Pant (118 from 140) and KL Rahul (137 from 247), India largely collapsed on both ends, particularly numerous fielding lapses and lacklustre bowling, allowing England to capitalise and take a five-wicket victory having chased down India’s 364.

2nd Test

The second Test was a whole different story. India, who had never won before at Edgbaston in Birmingham, seemed to be out for revenge – and boy did they get it.

India’s captain was the star this time, totalling an incredible 430 runs across the two innings, 269 in the first and 161 in the second as the visitors stormed to a record-breaking victory.

The match was over by the end of the first innings, with India posting a whopping 587 after 151 overs. They then left England with minimal chances to chase thanks to some stellar bowling, in particular from Mohammed Siraj, who took six wickets alone. 

Harry Brook (158 from 234) and Jamie Smith (184 from 207) saved some of the hosts' blushes, but it was only slightly as the rest of the side fell hard, with six ducks including a career-first in International Test cricket golden duck for captain Ben Stokes.

England managed to claw to 407 all out, lagging behind by 180 runs. But India didn’t let up in the second innings, declaring at 427/6 to leave England with an insurmountable target of 608 to win. But again India’s strong bowling, this time mostly from Akash Deep’s six wickets, led to England’s eventual loss by 336 runs.

England vs India Test 2025: Schedule

Three matches remain in the series, with the third currently ongoing at the time of writing (10/07/25).

• 3rd Test: 10th - 14th July, Lord’s, London
• 4th Test: 23rd - 27th July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 5th Test: 31st July - 4th August, Kia Oval, London

England vs India all-time stats

Matches: 138

England wins: 52

India wins: 36

Draws: 50

Most runs (player)

• England: Joe Root, 2955
• India: Sachin Tendulkar, 2535

Most wickets (player)

• England: Jimmy Anderson, 149
• India: Ravichandran Ashwin, 114